- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting support
About Christy
Christy Garnhart is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with seven years of post-licensure experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and parenting and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and career or life-purpose questions.
Christy emphasizes practical skills and clear discussion. She helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. She also builds on existing strengths so clients can use what already works for them. Sessions focus on what can change now and next steps that feel doable.
Her background includes work with school-aged children and families and service coordination for social-emotional needs. That experience informs how she helps parents and caregivers find supports, programming, and interventions when needed. It also shapes her approach to communication problems and blended-family issues.
Christy uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. She helps clients set concrete goals and follow small, measurable steps toward those goals. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at reducing frustration and improving day-to-day functioning.
People come to her for help with anger that shows up at home or work, for coping with life changes, and for dealing with compassion fatigue. She works with LGBT clients and addresses concerns like impulsivity, emptiness, forgiveness, and pregnancy or childbirth related stress.
Her practice approach is collaborative: she and the client decide what to try and how to track progress. The focus is on usable strategies, clearer communication, and manageable change rather than long lists of techniques.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping clients find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for steps forward. This approach is useful for changing habits, addressing impulsivity, and approaching difficult decisions.Solution-Focused Therapy keeps attention on goals and the small steps that lead toward them. Sessions look for exceptions to problems and build on what already works. It is practical for addressing anger patterns, stress at work, and short-term coping strategies.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Christy will help you identify which methods fit your needs and preferences. Together you set goals, review progress, and adjust the plan as needed rather than following a set protocol.
Please confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can allow for shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Licensed professionals often adapt the pacing and tasks so therapy fits daily routines without assuming how sessions will be delivered.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with anger that appears in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. The profile lists anger alongside stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She helps clients spot unhelpful patterns and try small, concrete changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience as an LCSW in Illinois and prior work supporting school-aged children and families. That background informs her parenting and communication work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois. Her practice location is Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.